Wildcat fans, Arizona Athletics is asking you to Stay in the Game! Research indicates that only 5% of cancers are hereditary, which means you have the power to do something about it. Stay in the Game is a cancer awareness initiative encouraging Wildcat fans and Arizona residents to learn more about reducing your risk of cancer. Studies have found that early, as well as regular screening can reduce your risk. In fact, the earlier some cancers are found, the more likely people are to survive those cancers. So starting TODAY reduce your risk: eat well, be active, don't smoke or use tobacco and get screened!

Wildcats! Stay in the Game, talk to your doctor about reducing your risk so you can make sure your cheering for the Wildcats for years to come.

It is estimated that 50 to 75 percent of cancer deaths in the United States are caused by human behaviors such as smoking, poor diet quality and physical inactivity. Those are all actions that you can control! The University of Arizona Cancer Center's mission is to prevent and cure cancer. Here are some ways you can decrease your risk of developing cancer: